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WEEK OF 04-23-2025
| This spring, elevate your leadership journey with a series of inspiring, future-focused events. Learn how to lead with purpose and presence in the Emerging Leaders Toolkit workshop, explore Chicago’s long-term economic potential with top executives and innovators, and gain essential insights into thriving in the age of AI with Google’s Liora Gross. Whether you’re building your personal brand or preparing for a rapidly changing workplace, these events offer actionable strategies and fresh perspectives to move you forward. Emerging Leaders Professional Development Toolkit Series: From Invisible to Influential: Lead with Purpose & Elevate Your Brand Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce April 29, 2025 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2500, Chicago Step into the spotlight as a leader others want to follow—while putting joy at the foundation of your success. This interactive workshop, led by Bose Akadiri, Founder of Goal and Grind, is designed for ambitious professionals ready to stop blending in and start leading with confidence. Walk away with a clear leadership blueprint, an attention-grabbing personal pitch, and the tools to position yourself as an emerging leader—all while keeping joy at the center of your goals. Register Chicago Rising: Shaping a Brighter Economic Future Executives’ Club of Chicago May 7, 2025 Ivy Room 12 E Ohio St #100, Chicago Join us at this dynamic, forward-looking panel discussion bringing together top voices from Chicago’s business and economic community. With insights drawn from World Business Chicago’s 2050 report, the session will explore key trends, innovative strategies, and policy initiatives that are fueling Chicago’s economic transformation. Our distinguished panel features Michael Gregory, Chief Economist from BMO, who will provide expert analysis on economic trends and market forces shaping our region. The CEO of World Business Chicago Phil Clement will offer insights into economic development strategies driving growth and investment in the city. Two organizations will share their perspective on how Chicago is the right city for their organizations’ growth Felipe Capella, CEO of Loadsmart, will be in conversation with Maria Bocanegra, President of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Attendees will gain a balanced perspective—from established corporate leadership to emerging entrepreneurial voices—on how the city is evolving and what opportunities lie ahead. Register May Luncheon: Thriving as a Leader in the AI Era with Google’s Liora Gross Professional Women’s Club of Chicago May 13, 2025 Union League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done. How can you adapt, innovate, and succeed as a leader in this new business landscape? Join us for a special luncheon presentation from Liora Gross of Google, who will share how AI is already changing the workplace, what lies ahead, and what you can do now to prepare. No matter your industry or role, this is a must-attend for every professional ready to claim their place in the AI era. Liora Gross specializes in executive development at Google, working with senior leaders to navigate and capitalize on the complexities of rapid technological and organizational change. Her expertise lies in future-readiness, with a particular focus on building leadership capacity to thrive amidst ambiguity. Previously, she established and led the Center for Creative Leadership’s global digital transformation practice and served as General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, driving strategic growth and impact in diverse markets. Register Sexual Assault Awareness Month This year’s theme, “Together We Act, United We Change,” highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This campaign focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors, and empowering us to work together to promote the safety and well-being of others. Everyone in our communities deserves to live in safe and supportive environments where they are treated with respect. When our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Learn more Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Titanique Mar 25 – Jul 13, 2025 Broadway in Chicago All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film “Titanic,” you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Just leave it to Céline Dion to enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog. Sailing on fierce powerhouse voices in show-stopping performances of such hits as “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself” and “To Love You More” – backed by the unparalleled energy of a full live band – Titanique is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart and campy chaos. Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |